Related articles: Bursitis
Definition
Bursitis is an acute or chronic inflammation of the serous bursa of a joint.
Serous bags (also known as synovial bags or mucous bags) are small pockets or cavities that contain synovial fluid; their presence minimizes friction and friction between the surrounding joint parts, such as a tendon and a bone.
Bursitis can be caused by trauma and excessive stress, bacterial or viral infections, some inflammatory and rheumatic diseases (eg gout, rheumatic disease and rheumatoid arthritis). Sometimes, however, the cause remains unknown.
The bags most exposed to the risk of inflammation are those of the shoulder, elbow, knee and hip.
Most common symptoms and signs *
- Muscular atrophy and paralysis
- Muscular atrophy
- Hammer finger
- Knee pain
- Elbow pain
- Foot pain
- Heel pain
- Hip pain
- Groin pain
- Shoulder pain
- Arm pain
- Articolar pains
- Edema
- Erythema
- Tingling in the Left Arm
- Joint swelling
- Rheumatism
- Joint stiffness
- Articular Pouring
Further indications
Symptoms of bursitis include swelling, stiffness and pain at the bursa and its articulation. The pain is amplified, in particular, by movement and palpation.
Crystalline urate or bacterial origin bursitis is generally accompanied by erythema, pain and heat in the area above the bursa. A violent trauma, on the other hand, can induce hemorrhagic forms characterized by a shedding of blood inside the bag itself, evident due to the presence of bruises (ecchymoses or hematomas). The damage can cause functional limitation and reduce the range of movements, which can lead to muscle atrophy.
The diagnosis is made through an objective examination. The analysis of synovial fluid, ultrasound and further instrumental investigations may be necessary to evaluate bags located in depth or to exclude any complications. Bursitis therapy includes rest, use of NSAIDs, corticosteroid injection and management of any underlying condition (infections, joint diseases caused by crystal deposition, etc.).
